Fulham officially sign West Ham defender Diop on contract until June 2027

2022-08-11 11:14

Fulham officially sign West Ham defender Diop on contract until June 2027


After the first round of the Premier League, Fulham, known as the "Elevator of the Premier League", signed a deal with West Ham United: 25-year-old French central defender Issa Diop was sold to Craven Farm by the "Hammer Gang". Become the 7th new aid signed by "Cow" this summer. According to the official information displayed by the Fulham club, the player signed a 5-year long-term contract, and the jersey number was determined to be No. 31.


Born in 1997, the 25-year-old Diop came from the Toulouse youth system and was once regarded as one of the most promising central defenders in French football. However, the player's three-year Premier League career was less than expected: from 2018 to 22, the French central defender represented the "Hammer Gang" in 121 domestic leagues, cups and European games, of which only 61 started. After the 2021/22 season, Diop, who had only the last year of his contract left, was sold by West Ham United, and Fulham extended an olive branch to the player at this time.


According to RMC Sport reporter Loic Tanzi and "Cow" team reporter Peter Rutzler, Diop is the long-term pursuit of Marco Silva, and the news of the two parties' contact as early as July this year. known to all. However, the difference between Fulham and West Ham over the transfer fee is the key to hindering the completion of the transaction: the "Cow" initially submitted an offer for the Frenchman of only 12 million pounds. After being rejected by West Ham, the offer was raised to £15 million. Although the "Hammer Gang" intends to continue to raise Diop's worth, the two parties eventually settled the transaction at a price of 15 million euros (no surcharge), and Fulham will pay Diop's money in installments within the next 3 years. transfer fee.


Leaving the "Hammer Gang" to start a new chapter makes Diop extremely happy. He told the Fulham club's official radio station, "I am very happy, I am very excited to join Fulham. I hope that by doing this, I can start a very good chapter in my career. Everything has fallen into the dust. I'm very happy because of that. Right now, I just want to train with the team and let's start throwing a punch."